vs Lesser Lichen Vulgaris

Lepraria membranacea compared with Lepraria oxybapha

Key Differences

• is Near Threatened while Lesser Lichen Vulgaris is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Lesser Lichen Vulgaris
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family same	Stereocaulaceae	Stereocaulaceae
Genus same	Lepraria	Lepraria
Species	Lepraria membranacea	Lepraria oxybapha

Evolutionary Relationship

and Lesser Lichen Vulgaris share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lepraria.

Conservation Status

NT — Near Threatened

Lesser Lichen Vulgaris

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Lesser Lichen Vulgaris
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Lesser Lichen Vulgaris

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States